Chocolate Honey (8 page)

Chapter 5

Beginning of a New Life.

Christine and Julian knew that they had to leave Mr. Bach, as soon as her baby is born.

The baby, a boy was born in March 1844. The delivery was very hard on Julian and Christine. Christine screamed that she hated Julian and wished she could strangle him, she cried for what seemed like hours. Julian, was beside himself with worry, he kept asking Blake’s wife Helen, if Christine will live. She kept reassuring him that, all deliveries are painful for the mother to be. During, the delivery Christine screamed that she wanted to die and take Julian along with her. The delivery took, ten hours, and finally, the baby, a boy was born. Helen, who was a mid-wife, delivered the baby. He was named, Joshua.

After the child was born. Julian, proposed to Christine, he was given a ring by Blake for Christine. A Reverend Gregory, a Baptist Minister, who was a close friend and confidant of Blake‘s, performed the marriage ceremony.

Christine and Julian spent their wedding night in a guest cottage on the Bach’s estates. They were beside themselves with happiness. The cottage consisted of two bedrooms, a bath room and a dining area. The bed room had a four poster bed, draped in silk sheets. Blake asked the maid to decorate the bedroom for Julian and Christine. Roses and candles surrounded the room. There was also romantic scented incense sticks in the room. “Julian, look at the splendor of this room. Oh my God Blake did everything as we’d like. It’s as if he read our minds.” Julian crept up beside her and kissed her neck and licked the side of her face. She spun around and kissed him passionately. Minutes went by before they came up for air. “Christine, I am gonna return a favour to you. Follow me.” Christine was clueless, as she did not know what he was up to. He pulled her into the bathroom, and took her clothes off until she was completely naked. He started to caress her inner thighs, then his fingers found her vagina and she squirmed in pleasure. She started panting and moaning in pleasure. He lifted her and placed her in the bath, which was filled with roses, and a strawberry scented liquid. “Chris, when we first made love, you gave me bath remember? I have always wanted to return the favour.” Christine hugged and kissed him, as she has never felt as wonderful as she did at that moment. Julian scrubbed her entire body from head to toe and then she in turn gave him a bath. After they finished, they dried, eat a meal which was specially prepared for them. They were strawberries, ice cream, oysters and baked potatoes. They both ate until they were stuffed and made love from dusk to dawn.

During their stay of a year, Mrs. Bach, continued where Christine left off in educating Julian, she also taught him arithmetic, grammar and science, plus and a world of other subjects. Julian was brilliant and learnt very quickly. As soon as, Joshua was old enough to travel. Blake Bach got in touch with one of his friends, who saw to it that Julian, Joshua and Christine arrive in New York. They had a difficult, time getting their marriage certificate. The judges did not believe that Christine was part black. Reverend Gregory had to provide a written affidavit that Christine was not fully white. They also demanded to see Christine’s birth certificate. It was at this time, Christine was thankful for her mother’s ingenuity, she had two birth certificates for Christine. One stated that she was fully white. She needed that as Jim would never have adopted Christine. The other, confirmed that her true heritage is part black and Italian. They were ordered to have a copy of Christine’s birth certificate, in their possession at all times, as well as a framed copy in their home.

Blake continued to be a strong ally to them. He found Julian a job, in a local general store, so he could support his family. Julian found life in New York in 1845 to be a bit scary. He is still not used to being free, earning money, having a child, a home and last but not least, his lovely wife Christine. Christine, who studied fashion designing whilst at school in New York, was successful in finding a job almost immediately after arriving in New York. Her boss’s name was Charlotte Christopher. Her design house “Christopher’s House of Style” catered to the rich and famous. She only hired the best designers and Christine felt proud, that she was considered to be among the best designers in New York.

Christine, was in her fourth year, working for “Christopher’s”. Her designs enabled Charlotte’s fashion house to be sought out by the majority of society’s elite from New York to London. Of course, Charlotte never once in those years, ever publicly, admitted that Christine was the brains and talent behind, all those world famous designs. Christine was content, she was still earning a decent salary, and Julian was working as a grocery clerk. He also studied law at the New York University part-time. He has done so for the past three years.

Chapter 6

It is not Your Business.

“I can’t believe she is living with a coloured man. How can you employ her Charlotte?” The person who spoke with Clara Bennington; she was a woman in her early fifties.

She married into old money, stiff upper lip and a staunch segregationist. “Clara, Christine is a talented designer, since her employment my profits have increased dramatically. Do you want me to fire her, so she can take all my clients that have come to love her work?” “I am just saying--can’t you tell her to get rid of the Negro?” Charlotte sighed wearily, “Clara what she does in her private life is none of my business. She has borne enough gossip from small minded people like you.” Just then, Christine entered the room, causing Clara to gasp. “Oh my God, is this her Charlotte? She is such a beauty, she would suit my Peter quite nicely.” Christine said, “Thank you for the compliment, Mrs ah--” “Mrs. Bennington, my child. You are so tall and beautiful, he would marvel at your beauty!” Christine looked uncomfortable and said, “I am sorry, but I am very, very happily married and also have a child.” “But, my child yours is not a legal marriage. It’s not recognised by law in all of the U.S. You are not having a good life, as you have to be working, if you were with someone well off like Peter, you would have prestige and comfort.” Charlotte said, “That is enough Clara; I will not allow you to make any of my employees feel uncomfortable. Christine, I am ever so sorry. Would you like to take the rest of the day off?” Christine smiled and said softly, “No that is okay, Julian is still in school and Joshua is being sat by Mrs. Bach.” Clara, said, “Well, Charlotte if you are offering Christine, the rest of the day off, I’d like to take her to lunch and apologise for my rude behaviour.” Christine flinched at the thought. “That won’t be necessary Mrs. Bennington, I have some new designs I am working on, maybe some other time.”

As soon as Christine, left the room, Clara started to whisper, “My word, Charlotte, I cannot believe that you are condoning such fornication.” Charlotte said “Christine and Julian were married by a Baptist minister, under God’s law. Oh lets change the subject.” Clara took her coat up in a huff, just as she was about to leave, Julian walked in, with about a dozen red roses. “Hello, Julian! I know those roses aren’t for me. Christine is in her office, let me get her.” “Thank you, Mrs. Christopher; I have some good news to share with her.” Julian noticed t Clara was staring hardly at him and felt uncomfortable under her glare. He said, calmly, he always spoke calmly when he is annoyed. “Is there something that you’d like to say to me maam? You keep staring at me.” “So,
you are that husband
of Christine‘s?” Julian, smiled and hoped this day will not like the rest of those days, when he finds himself defending his relationship with Christine. “The last time, I checked I was Chris' husband. You find that offensive don’t you? A white woman being with a darkie like me?” “You are quite rude aren’t you.” “You were the one who decided to be offensive to me. What do you think?” All, Clara could do was mutter under her breath and then stormed out the store. Julian laughed at her audacity and thought, her behavior is due to a mental deficiency. Some white people, he thought, they hate everything, they do not understand.

“Julian, my darling, what are you doing here?” “I finished my final exam today remember? I have the results from a couple exams I took.” He went closer to her and whispered in her ear. “I know, what turns you on. I want to make love to you while, I tell you the results.” He stuck his tongue in her ear and licked her lobe. Christine, felt goose bumps, along her spine. This move made her wishing she could wrap her legs around his beautiful body. She hoped Charlotte’s offer for her to leave work early still stands. She pulled away from him giddy with thoughts of sensual pleasures to come.

She turned and saw Charlotte was looking at them and smiling. “I guess you want to go home early and be with your husband.” She winked at them both. “It is so good to see young people so in love. How long have you both been married again?” Christine said happily and spoke in her sweetest southern accent, “We recently celebrated our fifth. Jules has been going to school for the last three years, he has another two to go, before becoming a lawyer!” Julian said, “Charlotte, can you do me a favour, can my darling wife get the rest of the day off?” “Yep, you two go on ahead, but I expect you here, first thing tomorrow Mrs. Livingston.”

They picked Joshua from the Bach’s, and then Christine made a stop at the local store. She purchased candles, scented oil and condoms. The last purchased, made the pimply faced cashier stared at her for a minute too long. As soon as they arrived home, Christine cooked while Julian prepared Joshua for bed. Their son was five going on fifty. He inherited his mother’s blue eyes, his daddy’s dark chocolate complexion and thick eyebrows. “Poppa, I learnt to count today, I can count up to thirty. Do you want to hear me count?” He counted, accurately from one to thirty. “Oh I am so proud of you. Mrs. Bach taught you to count to thirty only today?” “Yes, she taught me to say our names and address yesterday, Julian Livingston, Christine Livingston and Joshua Livingston. I live at 123 Oakwood in New York.” Julian, marveled at his son’s growing intelligence. He felt that all, their struggles are worth, the well being and nurturing of his wonderful son. After his bath, Joshua showed Julian his drawings and script; Joshua’s script reminded Julian of his first attempts to write in Uber. He called out to Christine, “Darling, have you seen any of Joshua’s work recently? Please come upstairs will you?” Christine’s eyes welled with tears; she was feeling a host of emotions. “Momma, why are you crying? Do my lessons make you sad?” “No my darling, I am just so happy that you are such a brilliant child. You are going to be as intelligent as your poppa. I am so proud of you!” She gave him a tight hug and kiss. Julian knew where she was coming from and kissed her in support. After supper, they both played with Joshua until he fell asleep. “Christine, I guess it’s our time to be together. You look so tired, let’s do something about that.” He then, picked her up and carried her to their bedroom. There were rose petals from the doorway to their bed. She let out a slight squeal. She then went to the bathroom and squealed again, it was filled with candles and the bath was filled rose petals and soap suds. Julian stood behind her and kissed her neck. “Sweetheart, when did you prepare the room and bathroom?” “I did it with a little help from Joshua, while you were cooking. I then swore him to secrecy.” Christine smiled and said, “That boy, he usually can’t keep a secret, how comes he kept this one?” “I offered him candy for a week. “ Julian, pulled her closer to him, and kissed her passionately. She returned his kiss with the same hunger and passion. She hurriedly rid him of his shirt; kissed and licked his nipples. He felt his legs weakened and in a few minutes he slipped her entire top clothing off exposing a pair of beautiful, full ripe breasts. Even after a child, Christine’s breasts were still firm and beautiful. Julian took them each in his mouth one at a time and sucked gently as if he were a newborn. She moaned in pleasure; her chest started to rise and fall with each taste he took of her breasts. He then fell to his knees, hiked up her skirt and slipped her panties off. He kissed her vagina, and then slipped his tongue in and out. Teased her without end. He then made his tongue stayed a few seconds more, each time making her begging him to take her now! He then got up and kissed her hungrily. Christine felt as if she was losing her mind. She was far gone, when she undid his pant. She found his penis, knew he wanted to receive some pleasure there. She held it between her palms, gently caressing it. She then, rubbed the tip of his penis, in small circles on her hand. Julian started to moan, he also claimed the heavens. Soon they were both naked and stood staring at each other. He then lifted her and brought her to their bed. With her legs, bended at the knees and apart, he began to taste her again. Just when she was at the point of no return, he put a condom on and entered her slowly and gently. They rocked happily on that bed, each telling the other I love you. Tears of pleasure fell from them both. Then after a while of gently making love the pace picked up. Julian turned her around and entered her from behind. She always preferred when he entered her from behind. Thrusting and filling her with pleasure. With each thrust, she felt pleasure beyond her wildest dreams. The headboard banged, Christine moaned. Julian moaned and cried out her name. She then turned, while he was still buried deep inside her and slipped him out. She then kissed him, placed him on his back and straddled him. “I am gonna make love to you like never before. Your testicles are going to hurt, when I am done with you!” Julian’s only reply was an ecstasy filled moan. She then started to ride him like a rodeo queen, minutes later, she stiffened, started to bounce really, really fast. All this time, Julian was far gone. He was whimpering and whispering sounds of pleasure. She then made a face, the one that tells when a woman is having the most satisfying orgasms ever. She screamed, whilst her eyes rolled over. Julian came a few seconds after. Held his arms to the ceiling, then pulled Christine to him for a slow and sensual kiss. They then both, collapsed, exhausted, sweating and completely satisfied. “Jules, I can’t see straight, everything is moving so slowly. Where did all of that passion and energy come from? I never felt so much passion. Oh my God, I am speechless.” “Hmmm, I can say the same for you where did that come from? I think that was saved up energy on our parts. We haven’t made love in a while. She slipped under him and started to kiss and caress his face. “God, I want more. I want more of you than I could ever imagine. I love you so much my darling, chocolate honey.” “I love you too, but I don’t think; the fella down there is ready yet. Later okay. He is a bit worn out now. Beside, the bath could do with a couple of bodies in it.” She playfully replied, “Oh alright, I’ll wait. Hmm you know, I love you, just wanted to tell you.” Before he could reply, she jumped off the bed and ran from the room. Seconds later, she popped her head back in, “I’ll get some more hot water for the bath, ok.” While she was gone, Julian got up and gazed through the window. He said a silent prayer, “
Dear God, thank you for answering my prayer I prayed while I was in Uber. I am free now to love Christine, who is the single most important person to me. I wish that we will, live to be old and grey and still loving each other. Please continue, to be a source of help and strength in our lives. Amen.”
“Hey, why didn’t you tell me you were planning on praying? I could have joined you.” Christine hugged him from behind and kissed his shoulders. “Sweetheart, I did not plan to. I felt God’s presence and knew I had to thank him for our love and blessings.” “I thank him too. Thank you God for blessing our lives. I love Julian and Joshua so very